2. Chip Kelly

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The noise surrounding Chip Kelly's departure from Oregon isn't a whisper; it's more akin to one of those screaming at midnight during finals week college traditions.

As Dan Hanza pointed out, Kelly is going to want personnel control over any franchise that employs him. Since Reid was the general manager and coach in Philadelphia, there won't be any need to fire another employee.

Additionally, the NFL has seen plenty of offensive changes over the past few years that would point to Kelly's system having some success at the pro level. He's shown plenty of ingenuity, meaning he will be able to make adjustments as necessary.

1. Vic Fangio

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Vic Fangio is going to be a hot name this offseason, as he should be.

His San Francisco 49ers defenses have been everything any coach would desire: intimidating, physical and opportunistic. The Niners give up a miserly 17.3 points per game, and that's including the Seahawks debacle.

Fangio has been in the league in various positions for over 25 years. Someone is going to give him a shot. The Eagles could use a complete philosophical shift, and Fangio (like Horton) would provide a new defense-first mindset.

His extensive NFL experience and defensive intelligence make him the best candidate for this job.